Table top construction



y 29, 1934- J. w. BEIGER TABLE TOP CONSTRUCTION Filed Jan. 3, 1933INVENTIOR John W, Ga/ gar BY m ATTORNEYJ Patented May 29, 1934 iJNi'lEDSTATES TABLE T691 CONSTRUCTION John W. Beiger, Ludington, Mich, assignorto The Carrom Company, Ludington, Mich.

Application January 3,

4 Claims.

The objects of this invention are:

First, to provide a table top construction in which a flexible cover isstretched over a top panel which fits within a frame so as to hold saidflexible cover in place and in which the joint between the flexiblecover and the frame is completely closed to prevent the collection ofdust and the like.

Second, to provide such a table top construction in which the top paneland frame are so constructed that they wedge together to clamp theflexible cover in position on the top panel.

Third, to provide such a construction in which the above objects areaccomplished with a few simple parts fastened together by very simpleoperations.

Other objects and advantages of construction and operation will appearfrom the description to follow. A preferred embodiment of my inventionis illustrated in the accompanying drawing, in which:

Fig. 1 is a perspective view in section through a table top embodying myinvention.

Fig. 2 is a section through a portion of the frame and the table toppanel showing my construction.

Fig. 3 is a bottom plan view of a table top embodying my invention.

, Fig. 4 is a sectional view showing the parts during the course offitting them together.

Fig. 5 is a sectional view showing the panel and frame in position forthe insertion of a retainer strip.

The parts will be identified by their numerals of reference which arethe same in all the views.

1 is a table top panel which may be of wood, ply wood, press wood, sheetmetal, or any other desired material. 2 is a frame here shown of miteredcorner construction. 3 is a flexible table top cover of leatherette orfabric or any suitable material. The inner edge of the frame 2 has aninwardly projecting, downwardly facing, mitered portion 4 and a groove 5extending into the frame below the mitered portion and so positionedthat a retaining strip inserted therein and projecting therefrom willengage the table top panel when. it is in position, as will be laterdescribed. The bottom opening of the frame is of a size to receive thetable top panel 1 which has a beveled edge 6 adapted to engage or matewith the beveled portion 4 of the frame to hold the top of the tablepanel substantially flush with the top of the frame.

The flexible cover 3 extends over the top of the 1933, Serial No.649,925

panel 1 and the bevel edge 6 thereof and has an overhanging portion 7adapted to fit within the groove 5, as shown in Fig. 2. It is notessential that the portion 7 extend into the groove 5, although such aconstruction holds the flexible cover 3 very firmly in position. Thetable top panel is very easily installed. It may be supported on asupport such as shown at 8 and the flexible covering 3 may be placedover the panel and the frame 4 then laid over the entire construction,as is shown in Fig. 5. This operation may be reversed. The action of thebeveled faces 4 and 6 tend to stretch the flexible cover 3 over theentire table top panel to make a very smooth construction and the facesof the bevels hold the cover 3 firmly in place. Retainer strips 9 arein-- serted in the grooves 5 and engage the portion 7 of the flexiblecover 3 and extend from the groove and engage the bottom of the toppanel 1 to hold it wedged firmly in place. The strips 9 here wedge thepanel into place although they may be fitted exactly.

If desired, the strips 9 may be held in place with glue, but I havefound that a nail such as 10 driven through the frame 2, the retainerstrip 9, and the portion '7 of the flexible cover 3, makes a verysuperior construction. It will be understood that glue may be applied tothe beveled faces and to the panel if desired.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim as new and desire tosecure by Letters Patent is:

1. In a table top construction, a top panel having a beveled edge, aframe adapted to receive said panel and having an inwardly-extendingdownwardly-facing bevel to engage said beveled edge and having a grooveadapted to receive a retaining strip to hold said panel in position, aflexible top cover extending over said panel and said beveled edge andinto said groove, a retainer strip adapted to fit in said groove and toengage and hold said panel in position and to engage said cover, wherebysaid cover is clamped in position, and a nail through said frame andsaid retainer strip.

2. In a table top construction, a top panel having a beveled edge, aframe adapted to receive said panel and having an inwardly-extendingdownwardly-facing bevel to engage said beveled edge and having a. grooveadapted to receive a retaining strip to hold said panel in position, aflexible top cover extending over said panel and said beveled edge andinto said groove, and a retainer strip adapted to fit in said groove andto engage and hold said panel in position and to engage said cover,whereby said cover is clamped in position.

3. In a table top construction, a top panel having a beveled edge, aframe adapted to receive said panel and having an inwardly-extendingdownwardly-facing bevel to engage said beveled edge and having a grooveadapted to receive a retaining strip to hold said panel in position, aflexible top cover extending over said panel and said beveled edge, aretainer strip adapted tofit in said groove and to engage and hold saidpanel in position, whereby said cover is clamped in position, and a nailthrough said frame and said retainer strip.

4. In a table top construction, a top panel having a beveled edge, aframe adapted to receive said panel and having an inwardly-extendingdownwardly-facing bevel to engage said beveled edge and having a grooveadapted to receive a retaining strip to hold said panel in position, aflexible top cover extending over said panel and said beveled edge, anda retainer strip adapted to fit in said groove and to engage and holdsaid panel in position, whereby said cover is clamped in position.

JOHN W. BEIGER.

